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    My husband and I are trying to figure out what we want to do this summer.
    Originally we were going to go on vacation for 2 weeks to Carlsbad Ca near san diego. We both love it in cali and haven't been there in a while. Then a week or two ago he tells me we can either go to Cali first class and stay somewhere nice and eat well and do fun stuff. OR we can get a beach house in Brigantine NJ (Near AC) for the whole summer. We both LOVE the beach and while Brigantine is no carlsbad its still fun and we like it down there. I researched both and found a cheap little house in Brigantine we could rent that was well below my budget so we still had a lot of money to play around with and make it nice for the summer.
    OR do we do it up and go blow it all on 2 weeks of amazing fun??


    FYI-We will be bringing the baby with us where ever we go.



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    Beach house beach house beach house!

    i'm leaning *slightly* to all-summer fun in Jersey.

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    I went to Carlsbad High School and my opinion is... the beach house all summer!
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    I voted what zxcire said cuz she's smart. Well, and also, it sounds like more fun, and better value for the money. Beach houses are cool, and soothing.

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    Beach house. If it wasn't for the whole summer, then yea, def Cali. Beaches are great and would be a great getaway for you and your family I think.

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    Cali, baby!

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    Beaches are great! Nothing else is worth the vacay money imo. But why Jersey? They have the WORST beaches I've ever seen. Hell, they are even worse than VA beach..... and that takes some doing. All that black icy seaweed and shells. Go farther south were the water temp is warmer and less junk gets pulled in by the tide. Warmer water also means lighter, pastel shells, which don't look like clumps of poo.

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    BEACH HOUSE.

    You should take a whole summer to relax and play instead of two hectic weeks trying to see everything.

    But I'm biased. Once I get my savings back I'm going on a week long retreat to this place that doesn't allow phones, gives hot rock massages, chocolate scrubs, yoga daily and painting classes in a meadow.

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    Brigantine blows..I vote Cali. Quality over quantity

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    i voted beach house because you haven't done it as much, and it seems like you'll be able to have a more "lasting" experience there with lots of memories.

    HOWEVER, i have not been to either place and some girls are saying jersey is nasty (which i can believe).

    what about finding a different but also affordable beach area for the whole summer? then it will be totally new and exciting.

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    Cali. The beaches here are much nicer. I think you will have a great time. AND you can take the baby to Legoland. (Assuming that you are bringing the baby.)

    Not only that, but...if you live near Philly, you could always take a day trip down the shore. That's what our family used to do...We'd drive for 2 hours, stay for the whole day, then drive home. Or, we'd stay for one night and leave the next day.

    Jersey is so close by! You can go there anytime! How often do you have the chance to go to Cali?
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    Wow I'm in the minority on this one. I say fly first class to cali and enjoy 2 weeks.
    A beach house for the summer sounds great, until you realize it's Joisy. lol

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    I voted for the beach house! I think you guys will be more relaxed and the weather is just beautiful up north in the summer. It will be too hot in Cali and plus the traveling sucks (especially with a baby). I am so happy you are bringing her! I think she will love to feel the ocean on her little toes.

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    Considering you have a new baby I'm going to vote beach house. It will be a calmer, more settled and relaxed experience for all of you. Not to mention better for your new baby budget

    Wait awhile to do Cali. Go when you are ready for a kid free trip. Leave the buddle of joy with a Grandma for a week and then live it up!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pretty_Penny View Post
    i voted beach house because you haven't done it as much, and it seems like you'll be able to have a more "lasting" experience there with lots of memories.

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    I voted I don't care....but I didn't mean it .

    I'm with Pretty Penny. New Jersey has some nice spots like Cape May and Avalon, I wish I was there right now.

    LBI, Long Beach Island, is REALLY family friendly as well.

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    Neither. Spend two weeks in the Carribbean, rent a nice little vila on the white sand, just a few feet away from clear blue water.

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    I personally would live it up in Cali for two weeks. I don't like vacations that are too long because I don't seem to appreciate them as much. Plus I bore easily.

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    ^^^ sold
    we go look at 3 places this sunday. if we dont like them then cali it is.



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    I would pick Jersey cause of the baby, it's a long flight to Cali but then again it's 2 of you and one of her so oh screw it CALI!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lysondra View Post
    But I'm biased. Once I get my savings back I'm going on a week long retreat to this place that doesn't allow phones, gives hot rock massages, chocolate scrubs, yoga daily and painting classes in a meadow.

    I need it so bad it ain't fuckin' funny.
    Threadjack: where is this place Lys? I want to go too!

    /threadjack

    Philly: I'm all for Cali personally, even with the little one and shorter trip. The beaches up in Jersey are uhm... exactly like what Jasmine and Cutey said.

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    Keep in mind too that the beaches in Brig arent very good..Atlantic City is RIGHT there(with all that brings with it),and you have to pay for a beach tag to get on the beach. It isnt too bad...you can get a seasonal pass for about $20 each..its just the principal to me of having to pay to go on a public beach thats more grass then sand. Plus..if it rains..the island floods like you wouldnt believe,and theres only one bridge taking you in from AC..so if it floods you are stuck.

    You'd have more fun in Cape May if you want to go to jersey..Avalon,Sea Isle City and LBI have better beaches.

    If you want more fun and less quiet...get a place for the summer in Wildwood. You can walk the baby on the boardwalk...games, piers with rides...great restaurants...one of the places in jersey I really liked.(and you dont have to pay to go on the beach)

    If you want quiet and quaint...Smithville is really nice. Close to everything. Restored 18th century village thats fun to walk around in.

    Oh...and the Ripleys Believe it or Not on the Atlantic City boardwalk is really cool....I got married there!

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    Beach house, definitely. Nice sea breeze, you can play on the beach with your baby...

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    Quote Originally Posted by alessandra View Post
    Threadjack: where is this place Lys? I want to go too!

    /threadjack

    Philly: I'm all for Cali personally, even with the little one and shorter trip. The beaches up in Jersey are uhm... exactly like what Jasmine and Cutey said.
    Byron Bay, Australia.

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